Window construction



M. D. ORLIN 2,601,706

WINDOW CONSTRUCTION July 1, 1952 2 SHEETS-SHEET 1 Filed Oct. 18, 1950 INVENTOR.

MORRIS D. ORLIN A TTORNEY July 1, 1952 M. D. ORLIN 2,601,706

' WINDOW CONSTRUCTION Filed Oct. 18, 1950 2 SHEETS-SHEET 2 JNVENTOR. 44a 44 MORRIS D. URL/ N Fig 9 Fig! A T TORNEY Patented July 1, 1952 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

WINDOW CONSTRUCTION Morris D. Orlin, Shaker Heights, Ohio Application October 18, 1950 Serial No. 190,677

This invention relates to building closures and particularly to a window construction therefor.

Conducive to a better understanding of this invention, it may be well to point out that in the past open porches, breezeways and other areaways have been enclosed by employing a number of so-called combination storm and screen doors assembled side by side around the periphery of the area to be sheltered. These combination structures comprise a rectangular frame having removable screened or glazed panels adapted to be interchangeably mounted thereon. The panel not being used at any particular time being separately stored apart from the frame structure.

During the summer months when the screened panels are being used it is impossible to prevent rain and wind from entering the enclosed area during inclement weather unless the screened panels are bodily removed and replaced by the glazed ones. This is both, inconvenient and laborious.

Furthermore during the winter season itis impossible to wash the outer side of the glazed panels from the inside of the enclosure.

The primary object of this invention therefore I is to provide a multiple hung sash and window opening for a wall section whose area may be approximately the entire area of the section while at the same time permitting ready adjustment, removal and replacement of the sash, and permitting entire clearance of the window opening while retaining the sash in the frame work, freely movable back to closure position.

Another object is to provide a device of the type stated that includes a fiy screen covering for the opening that is permanently attached to the frame, while permitting the utilization of the regular sash for all its uses, movements and adjustments.

Another object is to provide a window having a plurality of sash members movable in a single track terminating in a storage magazine wherein the sashes may be stored, one behind the other, thereby enabling the frame workto be made of thinner stock than would be required if a separate track were provided for each sash. 1 4

Still another object is to provide a storage magazine hingedly mounted at its top edge so that the magazine may be swung inwardly without any portion thereof extending through the window opening, thereby enabling the entire opening to be covered with a fly screen lying entirely in the plane of the outer face of the framed opening.

7 still, another object is to provide a simple and 2 Claims. (Cl. 20-45) efiicient device that can be easily attached to constructions and one not liable to get out of order.

Additional objects, advantages and features of invention reside in the construction, arrangement andcombination of parts involved in the embodiment of the invention, as will appear from the following description and accompanying drawings, wherein:

Figure 1 is a front elevation of the window construction exemplifying the invention;

Figure 2 is an enlarged broken vertical sectional viewthereof taken along the line and in the direction of the arrows 2--2 of the Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a similar view showing the middle sashin its raised position;

Figure .4 is a perspective view of the window showing the sash magazine in its raised position clear of the window opening;

Figure 5 is a fragmentary broken view similar to that of the Figure 4, showing both the middle and lower sashes in their raised position Figure 6 is a fragmentary enlarged front View of the left end of the sash magazine shown in the Figure 1, without its storage bracket;

Figure 7 is a side view, partly in section, taken along the line and in the direction of the arrows 'l-'| of Figure 6;

Figure 8 is an enlarged perspective view of one of the magazine side flanges and storage brackets;

Figure 9 is a fragmentary front view of the lower left hand corner of the magazine showing the storage bracket in place;

Figure 10 is a fragmentary right end view of the same partly in section; and

Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line and in the direction of the arrows l I l I of Figure 10.

My invention in the form or embodiment shown in the drawings and briefly described, comprises the frame 20 having stile and rail portions 2| and 22 respectively joined together to define a window opening 23. The frame may be fabricated from any suitable rigid material and is preferably made of wood or aluminum.

The width and height of the frame may bevaried to suit the purpose for which it is to be used. If used in association with similar units to enclose an open porch the dimensions of the frame are similar to that of a door.

In Figure 1 there is seen such a door-like section having thereon sashes 32, 45 and 48 which are fitted into the frame opening 23 and close it against the passage of air.

. Reference numeral 26 indicates two facing 3 U-shaped tracks or channels in which the sashes 45 and 48 are free to move in a vertical direction.

These window sashes have metal or wooden frames having handles 41.

The upper sash pane 32 is held in a frame 3| having a pair of laterally extending and facing side plates 33 which may be formed integral therewith or attached thereto. If made separately for attachment to the frame 3| as shown in the drawings, each side plate 33 has a rear'flange 31 against which the sash frame 3| isseate'd and held in place by screws passing through the holes 34 as shown in Figures 6, 7 and 8.

The side plates are made in pairs there being a right hand and a left hand plate associated with each frame 3|. Figure 8 illustrates a left hand plate of which the right hand plate isa mirror image. V

The structure just described is pivotally mounted at the upper end of the window opening 23 by means of pivot pins or bolts 36 seated in the hole 35 at the upper edge of each plate 33 as shown in Figures 2, 4, 7 and 8.

Each side plate 33 has a front 'flange38 that rests on the front face of the frame stiles 2| as shown in Figure 6. A support lock 39 Fig. '8 made of flat spring material is located inan' opening cut proximate the lower edgeo'f each side plate 33 and in alignment with theupper edge of the'guide channels '26. These locks 39 are movable inwardly to analternate :position 39a Fig. 9 wherein they occupy arecess *25 cut inthe edge of the stile 2|.

A storage bracket 49 is attached to the front flange 38 by means of hooks 42 engaged in --holes 4|. This structure permits the bracket 40 to be installed at the point of use thereby making for a more compact shipping'package. Each bracket 43 has a rearwardly extending support shelf '43.

The upper sash together with the sideplate and bracket structure just described comprise the structure hereinafter to be'referred to-as'the magazine member '36. The magazinemember is secured in place against pivoting by means of clamps 44 which engage the lower edge -of the bracket 43 as is shown most clearlyin the-Figure 9.

As seen in Fig. 2 the aforementioned guide channels 26 are positioned in is planeimm'ediately forward of the plane of the upper "sash frame 3| and stop just short of the magazine 30 in alignment withthe'supportlocks 39 -.thereof, so that the sashes 45=and=48 can be slid :from the channels into themagazine-ill: in front=of the sash frame 3|.

The outer faceof the window opening :23 is covered by a fly screen that is permanently mounted on the frame 20. The screen 51 may also take the form of an expanded metal multislotted structure having a'plurality of closely spaced fiat slats that preventthe entrance-of both directrays of the sun and insects wl'iilepermitting the free passage of air and light. This type of screening is presently available commercially under the trade-nameiof."Koolshade" and provides shade for an 'inclosure'without'the use of supplementary awnings or curtains.

The structure illustrated intheFigure l-shows the window with the sashes in their-closed positions. The lower sash'45 is seatedbetween the guide channels 26 and restsonthe'bottom of the opening 23. The middle sash-"48 is positioned between the guide channels 26 with its lower edge abutting the upper edge of the lower sash 45. A Water-tight seal is provided between these two edges by the flange 46 of the lower sash as can be seen from the Figure 2.

As seen in Fig. 2 the lower face of the magazine frame 3| is overlapped by the upper rail of the middle sash 48 to form a weather tight seal at that point. The retracted support locks or latches 39a press against the upper edges of the middle sash 48 and prevent the movement or rattling of the several interfitted sashes.

The window is opened by sliding the middle sash 48 into the magazine '3il'until it clears and rests on the latch 39 as shown in the Figure 3.

in this position one-third of the window opening is free for the passage of air. To clear the opening further the lower edge of the sash 48 is moved forward to seat on the bracket shelf 43 andthelower sash is moved up into the magazine 30 behind sash 48 until the sash 45 in turn rests upon the latch 39.

In this position the window opening is twothirds clear. The contained sashes 45'and 48 are preventedfrom falling'out of the magazine by the flat springs '52 which press against the upper portion of the sash 48 while its lower portion is'confined by the brackets 4|]. Thereta-iner spring 52. may,'o'f course, take other shapes than that'shown. p

To clear the opening completely, the locks44 holding the magazine 36 in place are movedto their .alterna'te positions 44a as shown in the FigureQ and the-entire magazine-is pivotedforward and upward .on its. pivot pins 36' to take the-position illustratedin Figures 4 and 5., -Ref-' erencenumeral indicates a support, arm thatholds-the magazine in its openpositiom With thermagazine 30 in its pivoted position, the. entire wall openin 'is clear. :Furthermore with the magazine in this position, the. two sashes 45 and 48 I may be removed entirely from the magazine by manually, retracting the sash retainers or latches 39 to their alternate positions 39a, whereupon the sashes can be pulled clear of the magazine.

The tilted position ofthe glass 32, permitsf'both of its surfaces to be easily reached. Thus both sides-of all the sash glasses canbe'easilycleaned from the inside .of the enclosed 'area without disturbing the "fly screen 'I5l which. remains in place during allthe-manipulationsof thewindow members.

By' reversing the steps outlined above, the window -'can be easily-and quicklyclos'edin'case of sudden showers.

Since-all off-the elementsremain mounted'upon the frame'ZO, even'when the openingis entirely clear for ventilation of the enclosed area, there is no need to provide storage space for: any of the elements during certain seasonsof theyear. Furthermore, the amount of ventilation desired can be regulated by 4 the proper manipulation of the three movableelements, .incontrast to prior artdevices which required that their openings be either entirelyclosed or.entire1y open.

In the foregoing specification, the invention is described as having twomovablesashes, but a single movable sashcoul'd also be used if only a small window opening is needed.

Thesuspensionof the magazine 30 from its top portion provides'a-structure'that is movable inward-and entirely clear of the windowopening. No part of the tilted magazine 30 protrudes beyond :the-outer face of the frame'opening 23. Theentirearea'of the opening 23 cantherefor be protected by a fly. screen lying-in the plane of the outer face a of "the frame. No special convex shaped screens or half screens are required as is th case with window sashes that pivot about their mid-sections. The provision of a bracket 40 spaced inwardly from the upper sash 32 and the channel 26 makes it possible to employ a single track or channel to accommodate two sashes which are stored one behind the other in the magazine as explained above.

This feature makes it possible to use stile stock of standard thickness such as it would not be possible to use if a separate channel would have to be provided for each sash. Thus the bulk of the frame is reduced and the material cost is likewise reduced without any sacrifice of structural rigidity.

It will now be clear that there has been provided a device which accomplishes the objectives heretofore set forth. While the invention has been disclosed in its preferred form, it is to be understood that the specific embodiment thereof as described and illustrated herein is not to be considered in a limited sense as there may be other forms or modifications of the invention which should also be construed to come within the scope of the appended claims.

I claim:

1. A window structure, comprising in combination, stiles and top and bottom rails together defining a framed opening, an upper sash member including laterally extending and facing side plates hingedly mounted at the top thereof in the said opening and normally lying in the vertical plane thereof, each of the said side plates having a body portion lying parallel to the stile surface forming the frame opening, and a flange portion at a right angle thereto and extending away from the opening; each of the said stiles having a single longitudinally extending guide channel open to the said framed opening, lying in a plane immediately forward of the plane of the first sash member and terminating at the said side plates, retaining means comprising a flexible latch mounted on each side plate proximate the lower edge of the body portion in alignment with the said channel and a flexible finger mounted on the body portion proximate the upper edge thereof and extending into the frame opening inwardly of the plane of the aforesaid flange; storage brackets mounted on each side plate flange including a shelf portion aligned with the said latch; middle and lower sash members slidably mounted in abutting engagement in the said channels below the said upper sash member and together with the said upper sash member normally closing the said opening, the said middle sash being slidable longitudinally of the said channels between the said side plates away from the upper sash, and into engagement with the said storage bracket shelf and finger. the said lower sash being slidable longitudinally of said channels between the said side plates and into engagement with the said latches between the said middle and upper sashes, the said upper sash member and its retained middle and lower sashes being swingable inwardly out of the vertical plane of the frame opening to fully clear the opening for the passage of air and means for maintaining the three sashes in open swung position.

2. A window structure, comprising in combination, stiles and top and bottom rails together defining a framed opening, an upper sash member including laterally extending and facing side plates hingedly mounted in the said opening and normally lying in the vertical plane thereof, each of the said side plates having a body portion lying parallel to the stile surface forming the frame opening, and a flange portion at a right angle thereto extending away from the opening; each of the said stiles having a single longitudinally extending guide channel open to the said framed opening, lying in a plane immediately forward of the plane of the first sash member and terminating at the said side plates, retaining means comprising a flexible latch mounted on each side plate proximate the lower edge of the body portion in alignment with the said channel and a flexible finger mounted on the body portion proximate the upper edge thereof and extending into the frame opening inwardly of the plane of the aforesaid flange; storage brackets mounted on each side plate flange including a shelf portion aligned with the said latch; middle and lower sash members slidably mounted in abutting engagement in the said channels below the said upper sash member and together with said upper sash member normally closing the said opening, the said middle sash being slidable longitudinally of the said channels between the said side plates away from the upper sash, and into engagement with the said storage bracket shelf and finger, the said lower sash being slidable longitudinally of said channels between the said side plates and into engagement with the said latches between the said middle and upper sashes, the said upper sash member and its retained middle and lower sashes being swingable inwardly out of the vertical plane of the frame opening to clear the opening for the passage of air, and means for maintaining the three sashes in open swung position.

MORRIS D. ORLIN.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

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